Refuge Cove State Recreation Site is a 13-acre park with half a mile of public beach access. The adjacent Tongass Narrows is a good place to look for waterfowl, seabirds, and other water birds. There is often a flock of Western Grebes (about 75 to 200 birds) in Tongass Narrows that's visible between October and April.

Directions:

From the Ketchikan Ferry Terminal, head north on the North Tongass Hwy approximately 6 miles. Turn left onto Sunset Drive at milepost 8.7 off of North Tongass Highway.

Trail Information:

•  User trails to beach access.

Birding Resources:

•  eBird Hotspot: Ketchikan--Refuge Cove SRS  

Bird Species Checklist:

• Ketchikan checklist

Other Resources:

• Alaska Department of Natural Resources: Refuge Cove State Recreation Site